Bindery Operator 2.

RR Donnelley & Sons; Timonium (MD); On-site; USD 26,188 - 38,820; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Maternity leave

Adoption assistance

Job summary

RR Donnelley & Sons in Timonium, Maryland, is looking for a Bindery Operator to set up and operate auxiliary binding machines, ensuring safety and quality throughout production. The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of binding operations and machine setups, making necessary adjustments for optimal performance.

This role offers a pay range of $19.01 - $28.18 per hour and includes benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with paid time off and 401(k) options. Join a leading company committed to excellence in packaging and printing solutions.

Qualifications

• Ability to independently make decisions on equipment use.
• Calculate distances and fits for combining machines.
• Use specialized tools for machine maintenance.
• Knowledge of automatic binding machinery operations.
• Setup and adjust machines for various printing materials.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate binding machines efficiently.
• Inspect equipment for safety and quality issues.
• Monitor production quality and productivity.
• Direct crew throughout production processes.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret work orders

Calculation skills for distances and fits

Skill in using standard bindery tools

General knowledge of complex binding machines

Thorough knowledge of operational procedures

Understanding of paper stock types

Skill in machine setup and adjustment

Tools

Bindery machines

Job description

RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions that elevate engagement across the complete customer journey. The company offers the industry's most trusted portfolio of creative execution and world‑wide business process consulting, with services designed to lower environmental impact. With 22,000 clients, including 93% of the Fortune 100, and 32,000 employees across 28 countries, RRD brings the expertise, execution, and scale designed to transform customer touchpoints into meaningful moments of impact.

Job Description

• M-F, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Set up, adjust and operate a variety of auxiliary binding machines containing several cutting heads, control surfaces or other attachments (i.e. inkjet and mailing devices, case making & decorating equipment, folders, cutters, collators, stitchers, drills, binding/gluing machines)
• Set up automatic bindery machines containing multiple functions and station capabilities (power paper cutters, power collators and gatherers, power folders, power speed binder) which can be electromechanically combined with other equipment and devices to produce a complete bindery and finishing unit that processes printed sheets into final books, catalogs, manuals, directories, magazines or other completed products
• Inspect equipment for safety issues
• May operate automatic adhesive binding machines (perfect binders) that contain numerous interrelated process stations that are fed collated sheets or signatures and perform such functions as vibrating, milling, roughening, gluing, covering and delivering or stacking completed books, magazines or catalogs
• Make needed adjustments to coordinate the multiple work stations on a single machine
• Direct crew through all aspects of production
• Monitor quality, output and productivity

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret written work orders or other job specifications containing bindery requirements which indicate the number and sequence of machine operations required to complete the work and to maintain dimensional accuracy in accordance with instructions provided; independently makes decisions on the type of equipment to be used
• Must be able to calculate distances, clearances, and fits in combining machines
• Skill in using the full range of standard and specialized tools and devices to adjust and maintain the functional accuracy and operating conditions of the bindery machines
• General knowledge of the more complex bindery machines (i.e. fully automatic binding machines (perfect binders), multiple station collators and multiple folding units, either individually or combined) to perform the full range of standard and specialized folds of printed materials
• Thorough knowledge of the set up, operating requirements, procedures, capabilities and limitations of one or more bindery machines to perform the full range of standard and specialized folding, collating and cutting of printed materials to complete a combined finishing product
• Knowledge of the quality and machining requirements of various coated and uncoated types of paper stock
• Skill in setting up and adjusting machines for finishing operations and to refine such adjustments for the weight, color, machinability and quality of paper stock being used and to prevent machining impressions on the printed materials

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The pay range for this role at the noted location is $19.01 - $28.18/ hour. The actual rate of pay offered may vary based upon, but not limited to: education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift, and location. In addition to base salary, depending on the role, the total compensation package may also include overtime, shift differential, call‑in, and stand‑by pay. RRD offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus tuition assistance, maternity leave, adoption assistance, and employer/partner discounts.

All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre‑employment background and drug screen.

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans